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We’re planting 1000 trees in one day this month

By on September 8, 2011 in environment, indigenous, sustainability, tree

Please help us push this major tree drive and cool competition on your station, online, in the news – anywhere! We would greatly appreciate your help to spread the word and help us raise 1000 trees by 24 September. Details below: Day of 1000 Trees – 24 September 2011 (Heritage day) Help Greenpop raise 1000 [...]

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National Arbor Week

By on August 29, 2011 in indigenous, sustainability, tree

From this week to next (1st – 7th September) is National Arbor Week. Part of the celebrations include the selection of three indigenous trees as National Trees of the Year, which this year are: Jacket-plum or bushveld cherry tree (Pappea capensis). Bride’s bush (Pavetta spp.) Common wild elder (Nuxia congesta) For more details on these [...]

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The amazing Pappea capensis (Jacket Plum)

By on August 17, 2011 in environment, indigenous, sustainability, tree

Details from the ACT site but definitely worth passing on… One hectare of Pappea capensis trees can produce approximately 1560 litres of biodiesel per annum, estimate value: R10,000/ha. Leaves of Pappea capensis are browsed by game, birds, livestock and butterflies and there are numerous medicinal uses for the roots, bark and leaves. Fruit from the [...]

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Brazilian Pepper

By on August 4, 2011 in aliens, tree

An alien alert from the good folk at Stop the Spread.  

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Cape Limes?

By on July 18, 2011 in food, garden, tree

Hello, I was hoping you could assist me please. I am looking at growing lime trees for produce in Cape Town. Do you have any idea if: a) It is feasible to grow them in Cape Town? b) What sort of conditions are

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